Sunday, December 5, 2010
Week of December 6, 2010
Whoa, Christmas Break is upon us!! Finals, too. To me, finals are, yes, a little stressful, but they are fun, too. I know, I know, it sounds crazy, but really... you get to kind of "show off" and surprise yourself with what you can learn and how much you really know if you put some focussed time into it--instead of just winging it. Also it feels good to clear the slate, to get everything done, and then to start fresh a few weeks later. How did you all like the Living Leadership forum? I hope you liked it. How are you all doing on your assignments? Hopefully great! : )
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Finals, Christmas break, catching up...(which includes doing my leadership project...)...
ReplyDeleteIVANHOE!!!! ten thumbs up! This book is great; it is amusing, thoughtful, and it has climactic moments that are really suspenseful! I mean, who was holding their breath while the servants took Wilfred's helmet off? I know i was!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many little points i whish i could make, but one i want to say real quick is that i see a dilemma in issac; he makes a lot of money, but then it is always stolen from him, and both parties accuse eachother of theft and cheating!!!
The clerk in Ivanhoe, says “ Clerk me no clerks, by Saint George and the Dragon, I am no longer a shaveling than while my frock is on my back. When I am cased in my green cassock, I will drink swear and woo a lass, with any blithe forester in the West Riding.” This seems funny at first, but as you think about it, it is sad and pathetic. The hypocrisy of some of the clergyman is astounding. Is some of the clergyman like that these days?
ReplyDeleteOne other thing I don't like is the hypocrisy of the so called Christians. Christ was a Jew and Christ taught to love your enemies, bless them that curse you, and do good to them that hate you. So why do these Christians hate the Jews so much. I know that the Jews were cursed because they rejected Christ, but also, if they were hating them to fulfill the prophecy, then that is not Christian at all. It reminds me of a story about the crusaders. ( or myth Dr. Groft maybe you could correct me or tell me if I am wrong, and if I am, I think you would get the point I am trying to make anyway) The Crusaders conquered the Holy City in 1109 and slaughtered the Christian Arabs who were holding crosses up to plead for mercy. But the Crusaders cut them down because they looked like the infidel Arab. Thousands of Jews fled into the city's main synagogue The “Christian” crusaders set the building on fire and if any one tried to come out, they were forced back in or killed. To make matters worse, they went to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to pray and give thanks because the Holy City was back into the “Christian” hands again and because it was Sunday. I wouldn't dare call these men Christians. They were heartless and cruel. How could they profess to be Christians? Christ taught that to love your enemies and bless them that curse you.
ReplyDeletebasically, Tyler, the crusaders were promised everlasting salvation in heaven no matter what they dd as long as they went on the crusades
ReplyDeleteand, Megan! I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!! 13 out of 10!!!!!
IVANHOE is AWESOME!!!!!
I am at the part when Wamba, Gurth and Locksley met The Black Knight and the "Hermit" (who is not so much of a hermit after all :P)
I thought that all of the tying together that happened at this point is AWESOME!!!!
I am just LOVING! IT! SO! MUCH!
Tyler sent me his Encyclopedic and philosophic questions for my review. (Good Job, Tyler!!) Here is my response:
ReplyDeleteTyler,
A couple thoughts:
1) Your Encyclopedic are good. There are a couple that are also in my list, like Edict of Milan, that you shouldn't repeat. Are these dates and people and events that you want to remember? Tools that will help you make points when you discuss and write? Then they are good choices.
2) Your Philosophic are good and open ended, but I would like you to attempt at least one if not two more levels.
Example #1: When were the crusades; why did the crusaders love the land of Jerusalem, but hate the jews; and might we ever expect similar "calls to arms" against enemies of the ruling elite, or even perceived enemies of culture in our own times? What might that look like?
Example #2: When was the Golden Age of Greece; why is it called that; who were some of the key figures of the times; what were the lessons we can learn from the onset of the age to its demise less than 100 or so years later; and what must happen in America to create a successful golden age that could last?
Now those are GREAT Philosophic Questions. You see, the questions themselves show that you must know quite a bit just to be able to ask the question, and then they elicit responses that are meaningful, deep and relevant.
Dr. Groft
I was just thinking, why were the crusaders so quick to go to the arms in defense of the Jerusalem, but really slow to like the jews. Oh and i finnally figured out what wamba was talking about when he retorted to Sir Brian. the templar knights loved jerusalem, but hated the people who originally lived there and inherited that land. The bible says the land of Canaan was the jews inheritance, what made the crusaders want to take it away. christs ministry was mostly in Galilee not in jerusalem, but the Crusaders focused on jerusalem? i wonder why?
ReplyDeleteso, the encyclopedic & philosophic questions are due at the same time as finals, right?
ReplyDeletehere is my scene rewrite:)
ReplyDeleteWamba is trying to help Cedric escape from the castle and has come in the castle digused as a monk
Had thou taken a fool's advice, you would not have been here at all. Take a fool's advice now, and you will not be here long.
What meanest thou fool? Asked Cedric
“Here take this frock and cord and put it on. For thou art fat, like unto a priest and will be able to play the disguise well. I will take your place and you shall have your freedom”
What, you wouldst do that knave? My eyes begin to water at the thought of this loyal fool. None could have such a loyal fool as I
And none has had such a featherbrained master if he doesn't take this frock and cord and save his own life
and here are my encyclopedic questions dont pay attention to the misspelling and grammatical errors please.:) they are not in chronological order.
ReplyDeleteA. When did the Israelite poets live and what did they right?
B. When did the Greeks war with Troy and why?
C. When was the golden age of Greece and who was the famous leader of Athens?
D. When was the Pericles funeral oration and why was it given? Who gave it?
E. When was the first crusade and who was the brainchild of them?
F. When was the children's crusades and did it fail or succeed?
G. Who was the first pope to rule the catholic Church?
H. Who was the first holy roman emperor and when was he crowned? Who crowned him and what significant thing happened after?
I. What was Buddha’s name before he gave up his worldly kingdom and why did he give up his worldly kingdom?
J. Who Pillaged Rome and when did it happen? Why was Rome pillaged?
K. When was the Islamic religion started and by whom?
L. When were the Knights Templar started and how were they started? What role did they play in the crusades?
M. When did Solon live and why is he called the great Lawmaker? Where his laws good or bad?
N. Who were the Etruscan people and what role did they play in Roman history?
O. Who is Livy and when did he live?
P. Who was Virgil and when & where did he live? What made him so famous?
Q. Which crusade did Richard the lion-hearted fight in and when was it. Did that Crusade succeed or fail?
R. When did Rome switch from a republic to a Empire and who was the first Emperor and when did he live. Was the Switch good or bad?
S. Who was the first and the last Antonine emperor and when did they live? Were they good rulers of bad rulers? What was the state of the Roman Empire during their rule?
T. When were the Punic wars and which major powers participated in that war? What was the result of that War?
here are my philosophical questions.
ReplyDeleteA. When the were the crusades. And why did the crusaders love the land of Jerusalem, but hate the Jews? Might we ever expect similar "calls to arms" against enemies of the ruling elite, or even perceived enemies of culture in our own times? What might that look like?
B. Why did the roman empire collapse and fail after displaying such might? Could America follow its footsteps? Or could it take a different way to destruction or not be destroyed at all? What could we do to try to curb it?
C. What can we learn from this part of history that would help us in this day and age? What things could we repeat that we shouldn't repeat? What things should we repeat?
D. Is it better to lie, or tell the truth when a loved ones life is at stake? Or is it better to tell the truth and let the loved one die? Is it a matter between the lesser evil?
E. What lessons could we learn from The Golden Age of Greece. What could America do or shouldn't do to emulate The Golden Age? How did the golden age of Greece effect the rest of the world? How would the rest of the world be effected if America became like the golden age of Greece?
Directly after Wilfred of Ivanhoe faints.
ReplyDeleteIn the ensuing confusion, the prostrate form of Ivanhoe had vanished from all perceptible scenes, and Cedric felt an emotion almost akin to panic. The Saxon lord searched vainly through the crowds, and did happen to notice that the lady Rowena had vanished as well, though how this had been accomplished without the notice of any of her subjects was uncertain. Le Font de Neuf seemed to notice the Saxon in his surreptitious search, and surreptitiously motioned the thane forward. Cedric, cautious of any unknown men, studied the knight for a few moments. His face was unreadable, but the fire and turmoil in his eyes was sufficient to inform any who were curious of his reaction to his son’s mortal wound.
The Black Knight turned and left, and moments later, Cedric followed. He was led to a small shack on the edge of the woods, shaded form the hot sun by the leafy boughs of oak, casting into a deep shadow. Cedric, heavy of foot at the best of times, now seemed to plod along with greater reluctance than usual, and an eternity later, he entered the hut. It was small and simple, with a glowing fire in the hearth that covered most of one wall. In a bed on the other lay his son, cared for by Rowena, who had dressed his wound and sought to make him more comfortable in that way women have with the softer arts. Gurth was stationed in the corner, watching dutifully over his young master. Cedric approached the bed with the hesitancy of a man going to the gallows. Upon reaching his sons side, Wilfred looked up at his father, and a look of joy spread across his handsome features. Cedric ‘s face softened, and he placed a hand on Wilfred’s head, the same look of joy on his own visage.
1Solon: 638-558 helped to fix the economy and restore some good laws
2Diocletian: 224-311 persecuted the Christians severely
3What counteracted Diocletian’s persecution? Constantine’s edict of Milan granting religious freedom to the Christians
4 Caius Grachuus: was an electee of the senate in 124. Began a sort of welfare system
5 February 18, 44 BC Julius is offered a crown
6 Odoacer 476- becomes the first barbarian ruler of rome
7 Nero and the burning of Rome- 64 Two thirds of the city burned before Nero could come from the nearby city he was in and try to put out the flames
8 death of Jesus Christ- 33 AD
9 Li Po
10 Ghandi- 1948
11 French Revolution 1798
12 John of Brien- was married to Maria, Queen of Jerusalem, and became king after her death. Led the 5th crusade against Egypt, but that failed due to an interfering cardinal.
13 1204- crusaders invade and conquer Constantinople
14 1455-1485 War of the Roses between Lancaster and York
15 council of 30 Athens- formed in 404, they caused a general upheaval with their policies etc.
16 353- tomb was built for Mausolus by his wife Artemisia, who hired the best artists to adorn his tomb; gives us the word for mausoleum
17 343- Aristotle comes to teach alexander
18 207- Hasdrubal is killed
19 second triumvirate- 43-33 three men, Augustus, Lepidus, and Antony, who did much the same things that the first triumvirate had done
20 caesar rules- 59-44
1 what effect did the battle of Thermopylae have on the greeks?
Encouraged them to not give up and to keep fighting the Persians
2 what were the after effects of the council of Nicea?
A uniformity of doctrine allowed the people to band together easier, much like homer’s stories did for the Greeks
3 how did the edict of Milan affect the Nicean council?
It made it possible, because previously, Diocletian had been persecuting the Christians, and with Constantine’s edict, the Christians could come out of hiding
4 what did caesar crossing the Rubicon effectively convey?
That he was willing to get into the civil war going on at that time and to fight for the power
5 Charlemange- founder of the Holy Roman Empire
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ReplyDeleteThe anachronism in the Aeneid was astounding to me when i first came upon it this morning. For all those who didn't hear it, hear it is. Aeneas escaped from troy after it was destroyed, which is about 1200 BC. He slowly made his way towards Italy, and ended up in Carthage for a time. Now, Carthage wasn't founded until 800BC. I know that the boats they used were slow, but not THAT slow. I wonder if Virgil knew that. Maybe he was just a poet, and not a historian. Maybe he knew that it was an error, but maybe he wanted that part to make the book more appealing to the audience. He would of expounded on the glories of the father of the Roman race. I wonder what the mystery behind this error?
Dr Groft, did you know about this error, or were you waiting for one of us to find it?
20 Encyclopedic questions
ReplyDelete1) Who was the ruler of the Jews after Solomon? What effect did the new king have on the Jewish civilization? Did it rise or fall with his reign?
2) When and where did states first unite to compete in athletics? What impact did the sports competitions have on the Greeks? How do they affect us today?
3) Who changed the government system in Athens from oral to written code in 621 BC? Where his principles upheld? Do we still us some of the same principles?
4) What city in Assyria fell in 612 BC? What where the effects of its fall?
5) Who is considered to be the father of Athenian democracy? How did the effects of his democracy influence Athens at that time?
6) What Battle was fought between the Boetians and Spartans in 371 BC? Why was Sparta so set on proving to the world how great they were?
7) What treaty was signed between Athens and Macedon? Why was everyone so eager for a treaty?
8) Who first measured the circumference of the earth? What effect did this event have on the Greeks?
9) What great wall began construction in 221? Why was this wall erected?
10) What dynasty lasted 206 BC- AD220? How did this dynasties reign differ from that of other dynasties?
11) Which brothers are sometimes considered one of the founders of socialism and populism? Why did their plan fail at that time?
12) What war was fought from91-88 BC? What started this war and what was its outcome?
13) What three wars where fought in 88-63 BC? What was the outcome of this conflict?
14) What was the final battle of the Roman republic? Who was involved and how was it started?
15) Who lead the Israelites from Egypt? Did Moses really ‘part’ the Red Sea? If so, how?
16) Who sacks Rome in 410? Was this the end for Rome?
17) Who Is Ephraim and Manassas? What effect did they have on the Israelite people?
18) What volcanic eruption is Pompeii famous for? What effect did this have on Rome?
19) In what battle did Darius III and Alexander the Great meet? Was this a turning point for Alexander? If so, why?
20) What was the fist battle between Alexander the Great and Persia? What happened during the battle?
10 Philosophic questions
1) What can we learn from Sparta and their relations with other states? Is America as a nation exhibiting symptoms similar to Sparta? If we are, how can we change?
2) Are we like Rome that we had a time of growth and enlightenment but are now dying? If we’re dying, is there a way for us to turn the tides and awake in a golden age?
3) How do the effects of past civilizations play a part in modern civilization?
4) Does history and philosophy work hand in hand? In what ways do they prove each other or do they?
5) Have we gone from the arts and social growth to survival and even survival of the fittest?
6) Does religion play an important role in past societies? If so, how important was it and how did it effect the society? How does religion affect our society today?
7) How did Caesars death change Rome and does learning of him effect us today?
8) How did Confucius decline of positions from ‘bad leaders’ affect his followers? How does declining such positions today show strength or weakness?
9) Does standing up for a lost cause as the Spartans did at Thermopylae, even if knowledge of the outcome is known and negative affects are for seen, prove braveness or arrogance and foolery? How If we today for see the outcome and remain resolute in our decision prove foolishness or bravery?
10) How can reliance upon friends as Caesar did prove wise or devastating? And how do we discern and choose friends who will remain faithful?
Here's my 20 encyclopedic Things:
ReplyDeleteSolon (Amazing Man) eunomia
Sacking of Jerusalem 587
Stoicism
Spartans
Sophists
"The Republic"
Aristotle's Academy
Demosthenes
753 B.C.
Roman Gods
Pietas
Sulla
Cicero
Virgil
Jesus Christ
Paul of Tarsus
Gregory the Great
1054 The Great Schism
95 Theses
And the 5 Philosophic Questions:
What kind of man must Solon have been to be given dictatorial power to fix blundering Athens; what were the policies he enacted; how did the people initially respond to them; what was the overall outcome and why?
What was the outcome of Alexander the Great’s dive into the East; were the effects of this helpful or harmful to the people of Greece?
What similarities exist between the Roman Republic and America’s beginings; how are we today similar to the Republic of Rome; and are we headed in the same direction as them; if so what can be done?
Why did certain men of Rome feel it necessary to impose a monarchy over the republic; is it indeed sometimes necessary; what are the dangers of doing so; and how can people of republics stand up and prevent such needs?
What was the error in allowing the Roman Catholic Church to become so authoritative and empowered; and do you think those acting against this power, such as John Calvin who spurred the Reformation, went too far in their differing doctrinal beleifs?
Oops I missed one of the twenty:
ReplyDeleteMarcus Aurelius
Guys here are my Questions.
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1. When was the fall of Greece? And did it build Rome while doing so?
2. Who was Lucretius? What was his role in history?
3. What led to the fall of Rome? Are there similarities in America?
4. Who was Jesus Christ? What did he leave behind for us?
5. Who was Nero? What act was he accused of doing?
6. Why is Leonardo important? And what contribution did he leave behind him?
7. What Michelangelo was profession? What did he do?
8. What led to the fall of Greece? How much culture died with the Greeks fall?
9. When was the sack of Rome? Who sacked it?
10. What did St Teresa? How did her help affect India?
11. What was the council to Trent? What did it accomplish?
12. What is the Crucifixion? How does it affect us?
13. What happened 338 B.C? did it affect Greece?
14. What significant did St Paul play in Christianity? What was his nationality?
15. How did Solon affect Greece? What did he do to stop the fall of Greece?
16. What did Sulla for Rome? Did he affect the freedom of the people?
17. When was the sacking of Jerusalem? How long was it before the Jews returned?
18. When did Islam start to spread? What stopped Islam?
19. Why was the Great Wall of China built? Who built it?
20. What is significant about Medina? What religion does it hold significance with?
Philosophic
1. If Caesar had not been killed how would it affected Rome; And how would the effect on Rome affect us today?
2. What were the causes of Rome’s collapse; and how can America avoided they said week points; and are we to late to recover?
3. What would have happened is Islam would have conquered the world; How would it change the christen faith; and how would affect us today?
4. In which way did Caesar crossing the Rubicon change his life; and how did it affect Rome?
5. What was Rome’s mind set be fore the accepted Christianity; Did it play a role in the acceptance of Christianity in Rome; If they had had a different mindset would it had been different?
20 questions:
ReplyDelete1)Hellenists
2)Slavery
3)Epicurus
4)Spartacus
5)Thucydides
6)Sophocles
7)Archimedes
8)Acropolis
9)Sacking of Rome
10)Christ
11)Historians in ancient times
12)Marcus Aurelius
13)Leuctra 371 B.C.
14)Acropolis
15)Aristotle's Academy
16)Pyrrus
17)Cicero
18)Roman military vs Greek military
19)Trades and stocks
20)Crucifixion
5 philosophic:
1)Why were the Romans and Spartans so absorbed in power and strength, while the Greeks were more into art, literature, philosophy and Architecture? What made them that way? Why did it never really change? They had phases, but those were still their main topics.
2)How do we relate to these two different societies? How and what all do we need to learn from them? Is there really even anything NOT to be learnt from them?
3)What truly were the greatest strengths and weaknesses of these two civilizations?
4)Is there more than just the obvious of not letting history repeat itself that we need to learn from these people, or is there some deeper harder to get uncover gems that we must gather from them?
5)Did Rome overextend herself causing her downfall to be quicker or perhaps easier? Was there more to it than immoral leaders and judges as well as pride?
Sarah H. World History
ReplyDelete1: Saul of Tarsus: Why was he important?
2: Emperor Galerius
3: When/what were the crusades?
4: Spartacus
5: Lucretius
6: What was the Appian Way? What happened there?
7: Tiberius
8: Lucius Cornelius Sulla
9: What did Pericleas do to help Athens (economically)? What were its effects?
10: Name at least two Roman poets and their most famous works?
11: Council of Thirty? Who established it and why?
12: Empedocles
13: What ended Sparta’s dominion over Greece in 37 B.C.? What was its effect on Athens?
14: The Pantheon. Who built it? Has it affected the world today?
15: Aristotle
16: Odoacer
17: Hippocrates
18: Alexander the Great’s conquests
19: How did Rome become a republic? What form of Government did they have before?
20: Albigensian Wars
1: What are some similarities between Rome and America today? How? Why did Rome fall? Is America on that same road? If so, how do we stop it?
2: Why is it that Sparta went to the battle of Thermopylae even though the odds were against them? What impact did they have on Greece?
3: When Socrates was sentenced to death he had chances to escape. Why didn’t he?
4: Throughout Ancient history there were times when it seemed that the people loved war and bloodshed. Why was that?
5: In 27 BC the principate started with Octavian. What did the people thank of this disguised form of government? Did it have an effect on them? Are there similarities to people now? What can we learn from them?
Awesome guys!
ReplyDeleteand meg, I loved your story! "A" !!!
here are my questions (yes, in Alaska it is still December 8th 11:13 to be exact)
Twenty Encyclopedic Questions, in no particular order:
1 Who and when was Solon? What did he do for Greece?
2 Who and when was Jesus Christ? What did he do for the world?
3 Who was Archimedes? What did he do?
4 Who was Aeneas?
5 Who was Telemachus?
6 Who was Odysseus?
7 Who was Cicero? And how did he contribute to the founding of America?
8 who was Virgil?
9 What did Caesar do? And who was he?
10 when was the Founding of Rome what was it?
11 Who was Charlemagne? What did he do?
12 Who was Sulla?
13 what was Carthage? Where was it? When was it founded? How did it affect the world?
14 King Richard, who was he? What did he do? And, what was his title or “nickname” so to speak?
15 Prince John, who was he? What did he do?
16 what was the Spartans idea of government and of the world?
17 Who was Saladin? What effect did he have on the world?
18 Who was Confucius?
19 Who was Beowulf? What did he do?
20 Who was Abraham? What did he do?
Five philosophic Questions, also in no particular order:
1 did Cicero Help or hinders Rome in general? Why? Do you agree with his philosophies? Again, why?
2 Solon accepted Dictatorial powers to help save Athens, is that okay? If you are defending liberty is it okay for you to step up and take absolute control to fix things? I guess the real question is: If evil is being done, do you fight evil with evil? Is it okay? And the dreaded word, why?
3 had you lived in the time of the falling of the republic, (100BC to 30BC) had you lived while Cicero was alive what would you have done?
4 what if? What if Caesar had never lived or at least never grown to power? What would have happened, to Rome, to the rest of the world at that time, and, later, to the founders of America?
5 if you have a dictatorial man, a tyrant, in power and he is not going to let go of said power is it okay to kill the man who has wrongfully taken the power?
6 Which is better Robin Hood approach or the prince john approach?
My 20 and 5 questions for World History (not in chronological order):
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1) Archimedes
2) Robin Hood
3) Odysseus
4) Byzantium
5) Epictetus
6) Draco the Law-giver
7) The Mithridatic Wars
8) Nero
9) The Second Triumvirate
10) Solon
11) Saladin
12) The Second Council of Nicea
13) Florence
14) Telemachus
15) Demosthenes
16) Cicero
17) Virgil
18) Aristotle
19) Galerius
20) Donatello
Philosphic:
1) What created the Roman character? How could the Romans have kept it? And why didn't they?
2) In Roots of American Order, page 171, it says: "Because no secular power remained at Rome, (Pope) Gregory of necessity became almost a secular prince also. Deserted by the Byzantine forces, he found it necessary to negotiate an independent peace with the Lombard dukes--and to give commands to armies.... He must act as [the] supreme magistrate." Pope Gregory was a very good man, and he had every good intention of doing the right thing for his country by combining church and state like this; but was that the right thing to do? Couldn't he have helped to create a new and better-than-last-time government that was separate from the Church? How would it have been better if he had done something like that?
3) In Heroes of History by Will Durant, the first paragraph in chapter nine (page 110) says: "the cooperation of character and accident enabled Rome to master the Mediterranean world." In what way did those two factors - character and accident - correlate together to make Rome great? If they had 'correlated a different way' what would have happened (give examples)? And how would that affect the world?
4) In the Norman contribution to English law was included the right of trial by jury, which was great; one quirk though is that the jury consisted of persons closely acquainted with the accused or with the circumstances of the case. What problems could this manner of choosing a jury create?
5) In Roots of American order, (pages 143, and 162 respectively) it says: "The reign of God would not be merely a new kingdom of this world, but the perfecting of the soul of the person and the perfecting of the community," "Despite their yearning after order, the vast majority of human beings go astray in this quest." My question is WHY do they let themselves go astray? Why do they think that their own way is the better way? What would happen if they all kept on the course, searching for truth and order until they find it? And how would that affect the world?
Rachel Marie asked a question about the Social Leadership Presentations tomorrow, and the requirement for a Press Release. My response:
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Rachel,
Google "Writing a Press Release" or "How to Write a Press Release." Write one in Microsoft Word (or another word processor). Then have it open on your computer when you come to class tomorrow. I'll show you how to file share. Also, yes, your presentation should be on powerpoint, and you should try to send it to me tonight so that I can get it loaded up tomorrow.
Dr. Groft
here are my 20 encyclopedic things:
ReplyDeleteRomulus and Remus
Aeneis
The second council of Nicea
Roman Virtue
The black plague
Norman-Saxon relationship
Jesus Christ
Saladin
Richard the lion hearted
The inquisitions
Justinian
Emperor Nero
The pendulum of Church vs. science
Islamic golden age
Rise of Ottoman Empire
Aristotle
Life of Socrates
Pythagoras
Plato
The second triumvirate
AAaannd...my 6 philosophic questions! ;)
How did the government/constitution of Rome affect the founders of America? How does it affect America today?
What lessons can we learn from the fall of Rome? Are there similarities between Rome and the United States? What causes the fall of nations?
What was the idea of Chivalry and how did it come about? Is Chivalry “lost”?
Should Reason and Religion be separate? Why to nations tend to have one and not the other? Which one is better?
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
Is dying for your beliefs (as the 300 Spartans did at the battle of Thermopolae, and as Socrates did) better than living for your beliefs (as Plato did, and as Bhudda did)? Which creates a better impact? Which choice furthers your cause?
ok I forgot an encyclopedic thing :)
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solon
20 Encyclopedic Questions
ReplyDelete1.Pax Romana
2.Marcus Aurelius
3.Nero
4.Cicero
5.Lucius Cornelius Sulla
6.Aristotle
7.Demosthenes
8.The Three Greatest Greek Writers of Tragedy
9.Solon
10.Pythagoras
11.Psappha (Sappho)
12.The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
13.Battle of Actium
14.The Appian Way
15.Battle of Asculum
16.Byzantium
17.Council of Thirty
18.Holy Roman Empire
19.The Mithridatic Wars
20.Saul of Tarsus
5 Philosophic Questions
1.What are some similarities that exist between Rome and America today? What led to the fall of Rome? Are there same similarities in America today? If so, how do we stop it?
2.Why is it that the founding fathers and American’s today were/are so fascinated with the affairs of Rome? What made Rome and Sparta so different from one another? How do we relate to these different societies? What do we learn from the one that we don’t from the other?
3.What lessons are there to be learned from the Golden Age of Greece? How did the Golden Age affect the rest of the world? What was the impact? Should America today emulate the Golden Age? Why or why not? How would it affect the world?
4.Does religion play an important role in past societies? If so, how did it affect the society? Can religion go as far as change the human nature of a whole society? How? How does religion affect our society today? Are we as American’s lacking in religious principles and beliefs, truth and order?
5.Why is choosing good or bad leaders prevalent to the whole of a society? What really makes “bad leaders” bad? With the example of bad leaders in past historical affairs how can reliance on them prove wise or devastating? How do we discern and choose leaders who will remain faithful? What are the benefits of having a good leader? How can we as individuals develop the attributes of a good leader?
So. I HAD my questions ready, and forgot to upload them on here. Silly me.
ReplyDelete1. When did the Greeks war with Troy and why?
When was the golden age of Greece and who was the famous leader of Athens?
When was the Pericles funeral oration and why was it given? Who gave it?
2. What was Buddha’s real name and why did he give up all worldly things?
3. Why was the Great Wall of China built? Who built it?
4. How did the “Common” judicial system of Norman Britain work?
5. What was a “Ka?” Why were they so important to the Egyptians and what did they do to preserve them?
6. What is the importance of Samuel and what events was he involved in. did he help or hinder. Why?
7. Who was solon and how did he effect Greece?
8. Where did the Greeks come from? Why did this have significance in their ensuing culture?
9. According to Durant, what eventually became the downfall of Greece?
10. How did the sacking of Athens in 480 benefit it?
11. Taking what you’ve learned of the Periclean age, why is it important that women be educated?
12. Who was Sophocles? Why is he significant?
13. What was “the Trojan Women?” what effect and message does it send?
14. Who founded Rome?
15. What was the Council of Thirty?
16. When why and how did Christianity begin to spread?
17. When did Rome switch from a Republic to an Empire? How was it covered up?
18. Who was Prince John? What was his story?
1) Give an argument for and against the death of Caesar
2) Explain the difference between an Oligarchy and a Tyranny. In what ways do they relate to Rome and/or America?
3) Give arguments for and against the term “The ‘Golden’ age of Greece.” How was it golden and how was it not? What lessons can be learned from it?
4) What part does religion play in the world? Use examples from at least three areas studied this semester.
5) Durant said “The Golden age ended with the death of Socrates.” How can such an age end with the death of one person? Could a similar thing happen today, and is there a choice?
Oh yes, and for some reason I'm logged in here as "Matcauthon." I am ANDREW SMITH!
ReplyDeleteso... Dr. Groft, what should said press release be about???
ReplyDeleteHey guys. Here are my twenty encyclopedic questions and my five Philosophic questions!
ReplyDelete1)The Death of Jesus Christ
2)Epictetus
3)the building of the Parthenon
4) Solon
5) Saul of tarsus
6) Lycurgus
7) Romulus
8) Sulla
9) Pompey the great
10) Cicero
11) Themistocles
12) Leonidas
13) Demosthenes
14) Attila the Hun
15) Marco Polo
16) Lief the lucky
17) the Pantheon and the Colosseum
18) Archimedes
19) the crusades
20) Byzantium
My Philosophic questions!
A) The Christians believed that the man was a lowly and sinful creature when the Romans believed that man was powerful and could accomplish great things. Is there a right or wrong opinion? why?
B) through Greece ,Macedonia and Rome we see the rise and fall of some of the greatest civilizations to ever have existed. Could they have fallen from glory simply because of pride alone? If they could have what do you see for the U.S. Today?
C) John Adams once said “I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. My sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history, naval architecture, navigation, commerce, and agriculture, in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry, and porcelain.” Is this routine really what creates amazing men like in the Grecian golden age?
D) Lets face it. Rome fell partly because it was using the church to guide it's political decisions and then telling the people it was the “will of god”. How do we keep God a part of our government without such terrible rationalizations?
E) All Rome needed to be prosperous was an amazing leader that truly wanted what was best for his people and leader that was truly a king and a father of his people. Do the leaders of our day fit this description and will they lead us to prosperity?
Here are my encyclopedic questions!
ReplyDelete1)The Death of Jesus Christ
2)Epictetus
3)the building of the Parthenon
4) Solon
5) Saul of tarsus
6) Lycurgus
7) Romulus
8) Sulla
9) Pompey the great
10) Cicero
11) Themistocles
12) Leonidas
13) Demosthenes
14) Attila the Hun
15) Marco Polo
16) Lief the lucky
17) the Pantheon and the Colosseum
18) Archimedes
19) the crusades
20) Byzantium
And here are my philosophic questions!
ReplyDeleteA) The Christians believed that the man was a lowly and sinful creature when the Romans believed that man was powerful and could accomplish great things. Is there a right or wrong opinion? why?
B) through Greece ,Macedonia and Rome we see the rise and fall of some of the greatest civilizations to ever have existed. Could they have fallen from glory simply because of pride alone? If they could have what do you see for the U.S. Today?
C) John Adams once said “I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. My sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history, naval architecture, navigation, commerce, and agriculture, in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry, and porcelain.” Is this routine really what creates amazing men like in the Grecian golden age?
D) Lets face it. Rome fell partly because it was using the church to guide it's political decisions and then telling the people it was the “will of god”. How do we keep God a part of our government without such terrible rationalizations?
E) All Rome needed to be prosperous was an amazing leader that truly wanted what was best for his people and leader that was truly a king and a father of his people. Do the leaders of our day fit this description and will they lead us to prosperity?
Here are my Encyclopedic Questions:
ReplyDelete1) Attila the Hun
2) Cicero
3) Aristotle
4) The Colosseum
6) Gladiators
7) Parthenon
8) Romulus and Remus
10) Byzantine Empire
11) Koran
12) Hagia Sophia
13) Vikings
14) Archimedes
15) Jesus Christ
16) Virgil
17) Homer
18) Solon
19) Nero
20) Robin Hood
21) Tiberius
22) Leonardo Da Vinci
23) War of the Roses
I'm still thinking about my Philosophic Questions.
I presume that the topic for the term essay in literature is open. Is that right?
ReplyDeleteI hope so :D
ReplyDeletealso, have we already received our finals?
I just finished Ivanhoe last night! :)
ReplyDeleteSo.....Dr. Groft is NOT our teacher anymore? Did anyone else get the email? :(
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ReplyDeleteEncyclopedic:
ReplyDeleteLycurgus
The Appian Way
Saul of Tarsus
Pax Romana
Marcus Aurelius
Sophists
Pythagoras
Cicero
Virgil
Jesus Christ
Second Triumvirate
Slavery
Nero
Odoacer
2nd Council of Nicaea and what was accomplished
Solon
Odysseus
Telemachus
Mithridatic Wars
Byzantium
What happened to the Saxon nobility when the Normans were in power?
Philosophic
How important is culture in a society and can culture replace law? Can law replace culture?
Why did Rome Fall? What are the similarities between the fall of Rome and America today?
"Our vows are the knots that tie us to heaven" is this a true statement?
Does and can Charity cover and hide a multitude of other sins?
What does Virtue proffer to mankind?